Author Archives: HV-Rob

Paul Clark House and Tavern, Albany

Posted on September 12, 2013 by HV-Rob

Undated image of the Paul Clark House, when it was Liggett’s Drug Store. From John Wolcott I received the news that the Tandoor Palace restaurant on Lark Street in Albany was demolished on Friday August 2, 2013. The restaurant was … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Demolition Alert, Dutchess County, Rensselaer County, Westchester County | 1 Comment

Rub’s House

Posted on August 13, 2013 by HV-Rob

While I was over in the Matteawan section of Beacon last week I went to check on the status of a sort-of-famous little house that was featured in the the 1994 film “Nobody’s Fool.” I found this location quite by … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutchess County | 2 Comments

Beacon, August 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by HV-Rob

On my way home from Rosendale I stopped in Beacon for what is becoming my post-explore dinner at Tito Santana’s Tacqueria. I usually get a couple of tofu tacos and a Mexican coke, and slice of vegan chocolate cake if … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutchess County, Historic Preservation | 10 Comments

Rosendale, August 2013

Posted on August 6, 2013 by HV-Rob

Charlie, We loved thee. LINKS: The Century House Historical Society (Widow Jane Mine) Snyder Estate Natural Cement Historic District Rosendale Natural Cement Products Walkill Valley Land Trust (Rosendale Trestle) Daily Freeman article on re-opening of trestle BONUS: We stopped in … Continue reading →

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The Lion Gardiner

Posted on July 16, 2013 by HV-Rob

The National Railway Historical Society recently announced its first-ever list of endangered United States railroad landmarks. Included on the list are passenger stations majestic (Michigan Central Station in Detroit) and humble (Duffields Station in Virginia, believed to be the second-oldest … Continue reading →

Posted in Ulster County | 1 Comment

Sunset After a Summer Storm on the Hudson

Posted on July 14, 2013 by HV-Rob

Peekskill, July 13, 2013. Of course, there’s a painting too.

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Gracemere – old photo unearthed

Posted on June 25, 2013 by HV-Rob

A great benefit of having a website like this is the stream of communication received from persons well-connected with our ruins before they were ruins. Occasionally we receive some piece of information or some photograph or two that adds to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ulster County, Westchester County | 6 Comments

Taking down Hudson River brick in New York City

Posted on May 19, 2013 by HV-Rob

I saw this somewhat-sorry sight in Brooklyn a couple of weeks ago. Good-old Hudson River brick smashed up and tossed into a garbage dumpster. 325 Clinton Avenue is removing its historic facade of brick from the Dennings Point Brick Works … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutchess County, New York City | 1 Comment

HVR Demolition Alert Update May 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by HV-Rob

St. Patrick’s Church, Watervliet Fred Rieck recently sent in these photographs of the demolition of St. Patrick’s Church in Watervliet (Albany County). Strictly speaking of buildings, this is about as heart-breaking as it gets. This perfectly good building served the … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany County, Columbia County, Demolition Alert, Dutchess County | 2 Comments

Hutton Company Brick Works, Kingston

Posted on March 27, 2013 by HV-Rob

The future for a rare surviving example of a type of industrial operation once common along the Hudson River is in question pending the outcome of development plans for the site. The surviving structures of the Hutton Company Brick Works … Continue reading →

Posted in Demolition Alert, Ulster County | 10 Comments